Hey guys and gals … sorry I have been out for a bit. I moved! Ugh, don’t you hate that??? Well I wanted to try to get everyone updated a little on some things. First off, real quick, here are some useful links to Medicare Publications that I reference daily. They help me keep things …
Category Archive: Medicare
Jan 09
“Tis the Season” … of the Flu!
The holidays have passed, but “Tis the Season” … Flu season that is! As you would guess, my fiance woke up this morning feeling like Wreck It Ralph (looking like him too). But of course, he is Superman and still going to work, like most of us would … we all know we have to …
Jan 07
The History of Medicare
I found an interesting video at http://youtu.be/693XQSujAh8 … So I briefly summarized it for my History buff followers and those of you who are interested in how Medicare became part of our daily lives: Because of the depression the elderly were so dependent on their children, they were not able to pay for their hospital and …
Jan 05
Is Plan F Changing? Prepare now …
Medicare Supplement Plan F has been under a lot of review lately as regulators question the ever increasing costs to our healthcare system because of insurance plans that offer first-dollar coverage. The Medicare Supplement Plan F is the most popular plan, because it is the most comprehensive. Facts show approximately 20% of Medicare recipients purchase …
Dec 17
Can I use my Medicare Supplement when I travel?
Yes. If you have a Medicare Supplement plan and you travel, any doctor that takes Medicare, will take your Medicare Supplement. Now, if you travel outside the U.S. some of the standardized plans offer foreign travel for emergency care. See the article below from Medicare.gov. Now keep in mind, if you have a Medicare Advantage …
Dec 13
Insurance Companies & Rate Increases
Ahhh, the dreaded concern … will I have a rate increase and when. Good question. Speaking in General, of course, and mainly about health insurance companies, here is the scoop. Most companies including Medicare Supplement and Major Medical generally have a 12 month rate guarantee. They are not required to, but you will want to …
Dec 06
8 Things to Know About Medigap Policies
Granted, I don’t want to say that Medicare is this simple, it is NOT! But here is a short list from Medicare.gov that makes it a little simple. Medicare Supplement Policies are be the simplest of all plans because they are standardized; all companies have to offer the exact same benefits – However the prices …
Nov 29
Medicare beneficiaries face increases in 2013
Yes, we all heard the President say … Medicare isn’t changing. But guess what, it is. In January 2013 (next month) Medicare beneficiaries will face higher deductibles, higher daily co-payments, and also the Part B premium will increased slightly. According to Mutual of Omaha Insurance company, a provider of Medicare supplement plans and the U.S. …